Switching from wired to wireless. Need router.

Hello, I need to switch from a wired network to a wireless network. Santa is bringing a new laptop. I guess the best way is to change routers. Not sure what to go with. I would appreciate recommendations on a reliable model. I currently have 2 desktops, PS3 and a TV on the wired network. Ive looked at and read the reviews on a Linksys-Newegg.com - LINKSYS E3000 Wireless Router simultaneous Dual Band Gigabit 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz / 5GHz up to 300Mbps with USB Built-in UPnP AV Media Server and an Asus-Newegg.com - ASUS RT-N16 Wireless Router 802.11b/g/n up to 300Mbps DD-WRT Open Source support with USB Storage, Printer And Media Server.
For the most part the reviews are good but there a bunch of bad ones. Just wondering if any one brand is considered more reliable than the others. I don't know anything about open source firmware. Its mentioned quite a bit in the reviews.

This is what I think I need: Gigabit speed, N support and under $100. Any other specs I need to check out?

Thanks

My honest suggestion based on my own experience is trendnet or belkin.
I've had horrible experience with both dlink and linksys.
They all seem to die within a year and a half.

Linksys, the industry front-runner. Easy choice. Very reliable.

I have good experience too with Linksys. The last one I bought earlier this year for $40 (N router) at Bestbuy. At another place I also have a Linksys with integrated modem. Works flawlessly since 3 years.

whs said:

I have good experience too with Linksys. The last one I bought earlier this year for $40 (N router) at Bestbuy. At another place I also have a Linksys with integrated modem. Works flawlessly since 3 years.

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Glad someone has had good experience with them.

Though I seem to be that always an exception to the rule guy
ocz ram works great for me
linksys and dlink have both been horrible to me.

...stuff like that.

Thanks for the replies. I'm leaning toward the Linksys. I think its on sale for one more day. Seems to be a good price.